https://padlet.com/troark1/yqboztudvqjt Based on the novel Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult en-us 2019-04-10 15:42:37 UTC 2026-01-07 20:24:02 UTC hello@padlet.com troark1 https://padlet.com/troark1/yqboztudvqjt/wish/350417449 1. Relationships over racism: Meeting someone with an open mind allows us to form lifelong connections despite one's background, color, culture, etc. 

2. Put yourself in their shoes: 
Take a step back to analyze your own feelings and other feelings involved. Look at the bigger picture.

3. There is always sunshine after the rain:
Even when all of the odds are against you, everything will align in the end. 



]]> 2019-04-10 15:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/troark1/yqboztudvqjt/wish/350417449 troark1 https://padlet.com/troark1/yqboztudvqjt/wish/350417706 1. Perform a Self-Assessment:
Analyze your biases and beliefs. Try to see how these can influence your decisions and what possible outcomes could come from them. 

2. Act Rationally:
Take time to analyze the situation. Do not make irrational decisions in the heat of the moment. In stressful situations things can be said unintentionally that can heighten the conflict and lead to further disagreement.

3. The Shoulder You Can Lean On:
With all dilemmas make sure you know who you can lean on in your time of need. Use others to get a second opinion and help you see another perspective. 

]]> 2019-04-10 15:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/troark1/yqboztudvqjt/wish/350417706 troark1 https://padlet.com/troark1/yqboztudvqjt/wish/350417902 Unexpected events in our lives can lead us to see the world in a different light. 

The picture of the eye symbolizes how the characters in the book see the world. Turk's view on life changed after finding out Brittney's true self. His view on people of color shifted from hatred to love. Ruth was able to see how times of darkness can be proceeded by light. After the court case was dismissed she got back into doing what she loves and was successful in starting a new clinic. ]]> 2019-04-10 15:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/troark1/yqboztudvqjt/wish/350417902 troark1 https://padlet.com/troark1/yqboztudvqjt/wish/350418037 https://www.pond5.com/stock-footage/92010949/close-african-american-woman-eye-blinking-looking-camera-iri.html]]> 2019-04-10 15:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/troark1/yqboztudvqjt/wish/350418037 troark1 https://padlet.com/troark1/yqboztudvqjt/wish/350418259 In the novel, Ruth states "If no one ever talks about race in court...how is anything ever supposed to change?" (p. 203).

Based on this statement, do you agree or disagree with Kennedy's decision to avoid talking about race in the courtroom? 
Explain your thoughts. 

Research a court case that involved racial discrimination. What happened, what was the final verdict, and what are your thoughts on the case?




]]> 2019-04-10 15:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/troark1/yqboztudvqjt/wish/350418259 troark1 https://padlet.com/troark1/yqboztudvqjt/wish/359667872 Taylor Roark 
Jessica Nieves]]> 2019-05-13 20:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/troark1/yqboztudvqjt/wish/359667872